At the core of our foundation lies a deep-seated commitment to improving the lives of children with hearing loss and their families. We believe that every child deserves the chance to reach their full potential, regardless of their hearing abilities. Through our multifaceted approach, we strive to:
Our Mission
Raise Funds
We work tirelessly to secure funds and donations to support programs and initiatives that directly benefit families and children with hearing loss. Your generosity fuels our mission and helps us make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Provide Guidance
We offer guidance, resources, and training to educators, coaches, and caregivers who interact with children with hearing loss. By equipping these individuals with the knowledge and tools they need, we aim to create inclusive environments where every child can learn and thrive.
Supply Equipment:
We understand the challenges that families with children with hearing loss may face in accessing essential equipment and resources. That’s why we provide necessary equipment, such as hearing aids, assistive listening devices, and communication tools, to ensure that children have the support they need to navigate their world with confidence.
At age 8 months, Marc & Rachel’s second child was diagnosed with progressive, unilateral sensorineural hearing loss. Their world was turned upside down. As young parents, they were forced to reconcile the future they imagined for their children, and a future that seemed as uncertain as ever. Gradually, over time, their son lost all of his hearing in the affected ear, while maintaining the ability to hear on the other side. Thankfully, he continues to do well, thanks to his incredible team of caregivers, including his audiologists, speech therapists, and educators. He also has relied on necessary technologies in order to accommodate his hearing loss, including hearing aids and sound fields, for example. Based on their experience, Marc and Rachel have committed to doing whatever they can to support children and families embarking on a similar journey as their son’s.
The Dawn Chorus Foundation was thus created to provide financial resources to similar organizations serving children with hearing loss, to provide guidance to educators and caregivers of children with hearing loss, and to supply equipment to families and institutions essential to the care of children with hearing loss.
SUPPORT US
You can support us in making a difference in the lives of children with hearing loss and their families.
Donate
Your financial contributions enable us to continue our vital work and expand our reach to more families in need.
Volunteer
Whether you have expertise in education, fundraising, or event planning, your time and skills can make a significant impact on our organization’s success.
Spread Awareness
Help us raise awareness about the importance of supporting children with hearing loss by sharing our mission with your network and community.
Our Team
RACHEL KOWALSKY, MD, MPH
Founder & DirectorAfter Dr. Kowalsky completed her BA at Brown University, she remained in New England where she attended Tufts University School of Medicine, receiving her medical degree (MD) and a Masters of Public Health (MPH). She came to NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital to complete her residency in Pediatrics, and continued her training with a Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at New York University- Bellevue. Dr. Kowalsky is Assistant Attending Pediatrician at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell and Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is board certified in Pediatrics. She is the Site Director of the NewYork-Presbyterian Emergency Medicine Academic Practice Track in the Humanities, and Associate Director of Weill Cornell Emergency Medicine's DiversifiED Summer Apprenticeship Program. She is also an author and essayist, with three nominations for the Pushcart Prize.
MARC KOWALSKY, MD, MBA
Founder & DirectorDr. Kowalsky studied philosophy at Dartmouth College, before attending the Tufts University School of Medicine. There, he obtained his medical degree, as well as an MBA in Health Care Administration. He completed his orthopedic surgery training at Columbia University Medical Center and the New York Orthopaedic Hospital, sports medicine fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital and the Nicholas Institute of Sports Medicine and Athletic Trauma, and shoulder & elbow surgery fellowship at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He returned to Lenox Hill Hospital to begin his practice, and has practiced orthopedic surgery as a member of Orthopedic and Neurosurgery Specialists since 2015. He is an active member of the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons, and serves on the executive committee of the Association of Clinical Elbow & Shoulder Surgeons. He serves as a team physician for the USA Rugby National Team. He is an active member of Friends of Guatemala, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the ONS Foundation for Clinical Research and Education.
DAVID BEILINSON
AdvisorDavid has been producing and directing documentary films for over 20 years. As a partner at Rumur Inc, he’s created award-winning media projects for ESPN, Netflix, HBO, A&E, NBC, ABC, PBS, and the Fortune 500. In 2022, he created, directed and produced the five-part series Bananaland for ESPN. The series chronicles the rise of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. In 2017, he co-directed and produced the documentary All The Rage, about the connection between emotions and health, featuring Dr. John Sarno, Howard Stern, and Larry David. His focus is telling stories that move audiences to take action. A native of Miami Beach, he graduated from the Gallatin School at NYU.
Join us in our mission to empower families and children with hearing loss to live their lives to the fullest.
Together, we can create a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their hearing abilities. Thank you for your support.